Baseball teams starting season
Justin Fitzgerald
Tuesday, April 27, 2021
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After more than two years, baseball is back in Cherokee County.
Sports
Murphy shuts out Cherokee
Justin Fitzgerald
Tuesday, April 27, 2021
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Cherokee – Girls soccer head coach Kim Brownlee knew her team was likely to beat the Lady Braves on April 21, so she had a few other goals in mind.
Dogs topple Elks
Justin Fitzgerald
Tuesday, April 27, 2021
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Elkin – In the playoffs, it doesn’t have to be pretty. All that matters is survive and advance. And that’s what Murphy did Friday night, outlasting the Elks 29-24.
Murphy softball splits 2 games
Justin Fitzgerald
Wednesday, April 21, 2021
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Murphy – It was an up and down week for Murphy softball.
Andrews starts slow, season ends
Justin Fitzgerald
Wednesday, April 21, 2021
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Murphy – In a game advertised as the “Border Battle,” Murphy High School will take on South Pittsburg (Tenn.) High School at David Gentry Field at Bob Hendrix Stadium at 7 p.m.
Andrews starts slow, season ends
Justin Fitzgerald
Tuesday, April 20, 2021
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Elkin – For the second straight year, an Andrews-Elkin playoff game followed a familiar script.
Dogs win playoff thriller 28-20
Justin Fitzgerald
Tuesday, April 20, 2021
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Murphy – On a night where Murphy made big plays to stay afloat, the Bulldogs needed one more to seal the victory against Thomas Jefferson.
Scout hires sports guru
News Staff
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
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The Cherokee Scout, the primary news source for Cherokee County since 1889, has hired Justin Fitzgerald to be the new sports writer. He replaces Noah Shatzer.
Bulldogs fall to Knights
Justin Fitzgerald
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
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ere for the taking Friday night for Murphy and Robbinsville.